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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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